East Midlands Area chat and rides thread

[captaincosmic]

MM 2012

Got a quote for a camper van today... £500 :shock:
So bloody big tent is the order of the day
Will set off lunchtime Thursday to get a decent pitch
if anyone wants to bunk with us let me know as I have three bedrooms in it

 

[orange71]

Hoping to sleep in car, but thanks for offer! Will be there some time that friday eve.

 

[rc200ti]

I plan to arrive early Sat morning. Some good footage of last year on Youtube.

 

[captaincosmic]

we need to discuss logistics and lap orders etc
maybe a sensible sit down in the chequers next tues night

 

[rc200ti]

How very sensible.... Must fettle..

 

[captaincosmic]

Been fettling genevieve (spl ?) tonight ,new brake cable, blocks and straddle wire and hey presto I have rear brakes again sadly though the dent in the top tube is a bad un and the forks are slightly twisted but hey ho I will ride her and enjoy her
Oh and a little 10 mile training ride in the wet mud

 

[rc200ti]

Wheel swap for the Dk . The D521s brought into action, with the inevitable instant puncture....just when you thought you'd finished. Bruddy heavy. Just in time, the X717 that came off the back has a horribly cracked rim, and very concave. Did think about going out in the rain....

 

[rc200ti]

Tuesday's ride Ticknall at 7.00 as usual.

 

[Legacy555]

Great ride last night. Thanks to Geoff for the comedy moments.

 

[captaincosmic]

Great route
Good company
Stinking ride
Even caught some air and crossed up on the Treacle Hill descent :shock:
Using up one of my nine lives no doubt
Excellent planning in the pub after for MM If the other teams only knew how organised we are they would be quaking in their shorts